Automotive Coatings Lab Technician - Entry Level

NPA Coatings; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician to assist the Technical Color Team in meeting customer demands and maintaining leadership in automotive coatings.

You will perform QC tests, color evaluations, and sample preparation in a lab setting while following safety and 5S procedures. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, speed and accuracy, and the ability to work with colorimeters and basic computer tools, with growth as skills develop in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in a chemical laboratory preferred.
• Able to handle paints and chemicals, including isocyanates, using required PPE.
• Ability and desire to learn and improve.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic computer skills, office/Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 1–30+ gallon paint samples and perform basic to advanced QC testing as skills develop
• Spray panels in a laboratory environment for testing and color evaluation
• Perform basic to advanced color evaluations using visual methods and colorimeters as skills develop
• Develop the ability to make increasingly complex color adjustments, including modifying existing formulations and creating new colors
• Stock materials and maintain laboratory equipment to support team productivity
• Support production with trial scale-ups and assist with basic problem resolution (e.g., STCAT/Pilot)
• Interface with suppliers to stay informed on market trends and opportunities
• Utilize computer software programs to manage experimental data and complete job functions
• Follow internal procedures related to 5S, safety, and compliance

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Colorimeter

Job description

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. is seeking an entry-level Laboratory Technician to assist the Technical Color Team in meeting customer demands and maintaining leadership in automotive coatings.

You will perform QC tests, color evaluations, and sample preparation in a lab setting while following safety and 5S procedures. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, speed and accuracy, and the ability to work with colorimeters and basic computer tools, with growth as skills develop in a fast-paced